Listed by eXp Realty, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$398,000
SOLD APR 3, 2020

4311 Rural Ave Bellingham, WA 98226

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,204 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$331 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Territorial View

About This Home

As of June 2021

Peaceful country living with a Bellingham address. Solid, stick-built home on level, sunny, 1-acre, corner lot. Master plus two spacious bedrooms. Recently completely updated main bath. The cozy wood stove saves on winter heating bills. Sunny patio w/ pergola is perfect for summer BBQ's and outdoor gatherings. Hobby-farm ready w/ Fruit trees, tidy raised garden beds, plus a cute garden shed set up for henhouse. RV parking. Room on lot to build a shop. Minutes to Bellingham, Ferndale, and I-5.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mimi Osterdahl

eXp Realty License #24867 Listed on: 03/12/2020

eXp Realty

Co-Listed By

John Eggers

eXp Realty License #133480

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad Howell

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #114717

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1577503

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,545

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,204 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Marietta Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot C
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802084602840000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,545

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,RangeOven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: R Jones Short Plat
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1204
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 28

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1204
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1204
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Septic System, Electricity Available
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Water District 2
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802084602840000
  • Topography: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: C

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2545

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2021
Closed on
Jun 1, 2021
Sold by
Barrett Kyle and Barrett Kathryn
Bought by
Carver Cody
Seller's Agent
Brad Howell
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Leah Crews
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
$61,000
12.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.61%
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Outstanding Balance
$486,874
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$215,618

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2020
Closed on
Apr 2, 2020
Sold by
Ingram Amanda and Ingram Joel
Bought by
Barrett Kyle and Barrett Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Mimi Osterdahl
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brad Howell
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$379,000
Sold Price
$398,000
Premium/Discount to List
$19,000
5.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.89%
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2014
Closed on
Jun 19, 2014
Sold by
Roman Kimberly C and Roman Alfonso C
Bought by
Ingram Amanda and Ingram Joel
Seller's Agent
Michele Boudreau
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mimi Osterdahl
eXp Realty
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-5.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.06%
Original Mortgage
$9,843
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2010
Sold by
U S Bank National Association
Bought by
Roman Kimberly C and Roman Alfonso C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,089
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2010
Sold by
Griffin Patrick D and Griffin Natalya Y
Bought by
U S Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2006
Sold by
Savo Josephine R
Bought by
Griffin Patrick D and Griffin Natalya Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
8.68%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $560,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Warranty Deed $398,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Warranty Deed $255,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Special Warranty Deed $184,774 Whatcom Land Title
Trustee Deed $205,256 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $225,280 First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $532,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $367,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $368,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $9,843 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,381 FHA
Previous Owner $180,089 FHA
Previous Owner $180,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $67,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Price Changed $685,000 -1.9% $569 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $698,500 +24.7% $580 / Sq Ft
06/04/2021 06/04/21 Sold $560,000 +12.2% $465 / Sq Ft
05/13/2021 05/13/21 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2021 05/06/21 For Sale $499,000 +25.4% $414 / Sq Ft
04/03/2020 04/03/20 Sold $398,000 +5.0% $331 / Sq Ft
03/16/2020 03/16/20 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2020 03/12/20 For Sale $379,000 +48.6% $315 / Sq Ft
07/08/2014 07/08/14 Sold $255,000 -5.2% $212 / Sq Ft
05/06/2014 05/06/14 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2014 05/01/14 For Sale $269,000 -- $223 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,446 $710,699 $268,896 $441,803
2023 $6,446 $741,945 $280,720 $461,225
2022 $4,202 $511,689 $193,600 $318,089
2021 $3,054 $386,624 $160,000 $226,624
2020 $2,852 $263,977 $124,616 $139,361
2019 $2,545 $246,675 $116,520 $130,155
2018 $2,623 $221,255 $104,520 $116,735
2017 $2,290 $195,768 $92,480 $103,288
2016 $2,023 $177,965 $84,160 $93,805
2015 $2,246 $169,466 $80,000 $89,466
2014 -- $183,101 $77,400 $105,701
2013 -- $175,643 $75,000 $100,643
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1577503

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380208-460284-0000